Chris-Craft Corsair 25, Owner'S Manual

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Systems
Chris-Craft 3–17
Engines
There are a variety of engine options you can select from for your boat. When you take possession of your
boat, you receive the appropriate engine books for your craft. As the owner/operator, it is your responsibil-
ity to familiarize yourself with the performance specifications and maintenance requirements of your
engine.
Because of the various engine options available, this manual does not discuss any one particular engine.
However, there are common components associated with each engine which are discussed in this section.
Emergency Engine Stop Switches
DO NOT remove the safety clip from the end of the lanyard. The
safety clip allows the engine(s) to shut down in the event the opera-
tor becomes incapacitated or falls overboard.
When driving the boat, attach the lanyard(s) to your person and keep
attached at all times. Failure to do so will not allow the engine(s) to
stop should the driver fall overboard.
Do not use the emergency stop switch(es) to shut down the engines
during normal operation. Damage to the engine(s) may result.
Many of the boats are available in either a single or dual engine configuration, therefore the boat will be
equipped with either a single or dual emergency engine shut-off switch.
Figure 3-14 illustrates dual engine emergency shut-off switches. The switches are spring-loaded to the
closed position and requires a safety clip, attached to the end of a lanyard, to keep open. The other end of
the lanyard should be attached to the driver at all times. The engine will not start unless the safety clips are
properly installed, keeping the shut-off switches in an open position.
To keep the switches in an open position, simply pull the switch out and insert the clip in such a position as
to keep the switch from closing.
Each lanyard should:
• Be attached to the driver at all times when operating the boat. Do not allow it to become entangled at any time,
in any way.
• Be long enough to prevent inadvertent engine deactivation and still allow driver free movement.